Re: Make a $30 steadicam (Tested)

Raw footage: me running, turning, walking

i tested the $30 steadicam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Q072tuF7M

This is what I found:

Gets too heavy after 10 minutes of usage.
You Get what you pay for [quality wise] .
It cost around $25 for smaller cameras (because of smaller/cheaper weights)
I probably wont use it as often as I thought I would.
Wobbles from side to side.
Takes about 3 hours to build (including driving to nearby store).



UPDATE: 3/23/2011
* I got used to this steadicam and now it doesn't wobble as much
* I will upload more footages with this design
* I initially had 5 lbs but went down to 2.5lbs and Its easier to work with.
* I am using it most of the time now (since I got used to it)

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Education

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